News Roundup: No Fun

Lege goes anti-LGBT; Council debates noms; fests could get curfews

"...keep Texas anti-gay; Council gets bogged down in board and commission nominations; Travis County Commissioners look into curfews for..."

May 11, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Earth Day Brings EnergySage to Rooftop Solar

New website promises quick solar cost analyses

"...on their homes are actually ... making between $45,000 and $95,000 a year," says Minh Le, director of the..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Proposition What?

"...Editor, I think the rail line proposed in Prop. 1 is more an amusement park ride and is more..."

Oct. 27, 2014 Postmarks

ACC Propositions and Board of Trustees

Austin Community College bonds, tax rate increase, and board of trustees

"...The following endorsements initially addressed only the ACC bond propositions (numbered 1 and 2), plus a proposal to raise..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Road to 10-1: Now We Begin

Bonds and Boards

"...Downballot: Bonds and Boards..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Growth Funds: ACC's Bond Proposal

Community college asking for $386 million

"...College is asking voters for help. During their June 16 meeting, trustees moved to put two bond packages, for..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Except for Eanes, Area School Bonds Win Big

Low turnout election sandwiched between primaries

"...In case you missed it: The May 10 municipal elections came and went without much of a..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

May Elections: Twice the Fun

Double election strains Travis County resources

"...good luck: This month you've got two elections to handle...."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Writers on Kennedy

What we think about when we think about JFK

"...cavities was a commie plot. My teachers parroted these propositions in class. They thought JFK was a plot. When..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Keeping the Lights on at Casa de Luz

The iconic Austin eating-and-meeting place dearly wants to continue pursuing its macrobiotic mission – but can't quite seem to comply with public safety codes

"...Eduardo Longoria started Casa de Luz in Austin almost 24 years ago, he believed food was the answer. He..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

AISD: How Much Single-Sex Is Enough?

AISD hires a principal for a new boys' middle school as plans for a boys' academy appear to be on hold

"...plan to open two single-sex middle schools at Pearce and Garcia middle schools in East Austin. However, with the..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bonds: 'Death By a Thousand Cuts'

Even with Propositions 1 and 3 passing, AISD's election campaign appeared doomed from the start

"...the Austin Independent School District found out on May 11. With four bond packages on the ballot, support wavered..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Bonds: Half Pass, Half Fail

Two propositions pass, but voters reject two more

"...backed two measures, totaling $490 million for urgent renovations and technology upgrades, but rejected two more. Now the district..."

May 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Bonds: Moving Parts

Half a percent of registered voters cast ballots on first day of early voting

"...Austin ISD's May 11 bond election got off to a surprisingly brisk start..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Housing Bond Back on Ballot?

After voters' rejection in 2012, November may bring another try

"...Austin Affordable (www.keepatxaffordable.org) has organized to do just that, and its backers include a who's who list of influential..."

May 3, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 11 AISD Bond Election

"...At $892 million, it's undoubtedly a lot of money. At the..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature

Meet the AISD Bonds

A thumbnail introduction to the $890 million bond package on the May 11 ballot

"...a burgeoning student body, aging infrastructure, recession-deferred maintenance – and never forget, persistent underfunding of public education by the..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Will Texas Do Better?

Ongoing lawsuits are keeping everything in limbo, but after that …

"...issues split the House viciously. Republicans held their noses and adopted a public education budget that sliced $5.4 billion..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Campaign Cash

Austin's real estate community fared well on their election investments, but affordable housing got dropped in the grease

"...month as it passed a slew of charter amendments and bond propositions that will, among other things, create a..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Housing Chill

Defeat of Proposition 15 poses new challenges for city's affordability goals

"...it was the only one of seven city bond propositions to fail – was a stunning reversal of the..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Elections and Consequences

You never know what you're gonna get

"...us." – newly re-elected President Barack Obama, Nov. 7, 2012..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Props & Bonds: Mixed, but Definitely Dramatic

Everything gets the green light except 6, 8, and 15

"...on Election Day regarding the city of Austin's charter propositions and bond packages. The big proposition winners – both..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...was re-elected Tuesday night with 303 electoral votes (likely 332 when he's declared the winner in Florida) and 50.4%..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature

President Barack Obama: Four More Years

Cautious optimism about impending change in Washington

"...Naishtat, D-Austin, Tuesday night as the national numbers accumulated and it seemed increasingly clear that President Barack Obama would..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Hornucopia

Hey armchair QBs – shut your fajita holes

"...Since being ganked by Oklahoma Oct. 13, the Texas Longhorns have won three games in a..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Sports Column by Michael Corcoran

City Props & Bonds Close Early

The early vote and the E-day vote ride steady

"...day, at least regarding the City of Austin's charter propositions and bond packages. The big Props winners - early..."

Nov. 6, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Early City Vote Mixed

Most props & bonds passing -- but not all

"...reflects support for the City of Austin Charter changes and bond propositions -- as well as the Central Health..."

Nov. 6, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Early Voters Favored Obama

Unsurprisingly

"...According to the Travis County Clerk's Office, of the 238,071 early voters in the county, some 60% favored Barack..."

Nov. 6, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

Follow the Money

"...to urge Austinites to vote against charter amendments No. 1 and No. 2 on the Nov. 6 ballot ["Nov...."

Nov. 5, 2012 Postmarks

Point Austin: Reasons To Vote

Take the time to take responsibility for your own community

"...voter turnout (much higher than May, but lower than 2008 at this point). The prevailing theories are two: 1)..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Michael King

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